Fruits

Remove Pesticide Residue With Baking Soda

July 3, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: July 3, 2019

Pesticides and herbicides get absorbed by the crops they’re sprayed on but most of the chemicals are left on the outer most part of the produce. Organic is better than conventional but organic certification does allow some pesticide and herbicide… [read]

So Now It’s 10 Vegetables and Fruits Every Day? REALLY?!?

March 6, 2017 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: March 6, 2017

How many vegetables and fruits do you eat each day? Are you getting the maximum benefit from your food choices? In the early 2000s, The World Health Organization (WHO) began a campaign to raise awareness of the connection between health… [read]

Fresh, healthy, Local and Sustainable Fruit Year-Round

August 24, 2015 by Lara Colley
Last updated on: August 22, 2015

We all know that fruit is good for us. The steady stream of research and articles on the subject reminds us constantly of the amazing antioxidant benefits of blueberries and how an apple a day keeps the doctor away. When… [read]

Vegetables and Nuts That Are Fruits

January 21, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

We generally label foods as fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts by their taste, appearance, and use. Not all vegetables are vegetables, and not all fruits are fruits. And strangely, not all nuts are nuts; some are seeds, and some are… [read]